Next Generation Life Fitness

Corn and Tomatillo Salsa

Preptime: 45 min.
Cooktime: 15 min.

Calories: 64
Carbs: 14g
Fat: 1g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 2g
Satfat: 0g
Sodium: 170mg

Ingredients:
2 ears of fresh corn
12 tomatillos, husks removed
2/3 cup seeded, diced tomato
2 jalapeño peppers, seeded and diced
2/3 cup seeded, diced cucumber
2/3 cup chopped red onion
2/3 cup diced red bell pepper
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
salt to taste
freshly ground black pepper

Directions:
1. Roast the corn over an open flame or under a broiler until just browned. When cool, cut the kernels from the cob. Put in a medium bowl and set aside.

2. Place the tomatillos in a small saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil, lower the heat and simmer until soft, about 5 minutes. Drain and puree in a blender until smooth. Pour into the bowl containing the corn. Add the tomatoes, jalapenos, cucumber, onion, red pepper, cilantro, lime juice, salt and pepper. Set aside.